Many Scottish tourism businesses have close working relationships with the international travel trade. In this section you’ll find a comprehensive directory of all those companies who have stepped forward and committed to special rates, discounts and commissions exclusively available for the travel trade.
From whisky distilleries to airlines and from language courses to barge tours – search our database to complete your itinerary or simply browse for new ideas! You’ll not only find the service you are looking for, but also an indication of the commission levels granted as well as full contact details for the business in question.
Also, follow the link to our latest product updates from Scotland , where you’ll find a list of webinars from trade ready suppliers wanting to connect with you and help with your new product development planning.
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Royal Highland Hotel
Heritage former Railway Property built 1856 centrally located in Inverness and offering traditional accommodation and dining including afternoon teas and meal stops. Great base to explore local areas. Ideal for individuals or groups.
Inverness,
IV1 1LG
Royal Marine Hotel, Brora @ Highland Coast Hotels
Highland Coast Hotels are proud to bring together a collection of unique hotels on the NC500. Let us introduce – Royal Marine Hotel, Brora. Located only an hour from Inverness, your clients can stay in our charming Highland hotel to unwind and explore the golden east coast of Scotland. We can also arrange various Highland Experiences for your clients to explore the wild west coast with our authentic experience days in Scotland.
Please do get in touch to see what we can offer you and your clients.
Brora,
Sutherland,
KW9 6QS
Bikerbnb / The Highland Scramble
The Highland Scramble is a meticulously curated guided motorcycle tour through the highlands exploring amazing roads, breath-taking scenery & local produce. The trip includes five nights accommodation, hearty, homecooked breakfasts, hand selected lunch locations and al-fresco, fireside diner will be provided in the package. Professional photography of your trip is included. Royal Enfield bike hire is also available. Our support truck will be nearby, to assist in the event of a breakdown and it will also transport luggage & fuel.
Inverness,
IV3 8RN
Highland Explorer Ltd
Highland Explorer Ltd offer three main services. Executive transport with a range of vehicles to hubs and venues all over the Highlands, flexible tours and a range of exciting activities and experiences. We are located just 30 minutes from the Highland capital Inverness and 20 minutes from Dornoch, a hub for golf in the north of Scotland. We are happy to work closely with UK and international travel companies to offer an exceptional experience for your clients.
Invergordon,
Ross Shire,
IV18 0DG
Highland Folk Museum
Welcome to Britain’s first open air museum which brings to life the domestic and working conditions of earlier Highland peoples.
Within our museum your clients can learn how our Scottish Highland ancestors lived, how they built their homes, how they tilled the soil and how they dressed, in a friendly and welcoming environment.
We are located just off the A9 in Newtonmore and south of Inverness.
Your clients can also enjoy lunch or tea/coffee and a cake in our onsite Café.
Ample parking for coaches.
We are open April to October.
NEWTONMORE,
PH20 1AY
Heatherlea (Scotland) Ltd
We are tour operators of thirty years standing, who also own a 3-star hotel in beautiful Nethy Bridge. We hold 5 stars for ‘Wildlife experience’, and are currently expanding our activity range to also include tours of more general interest. We have extensive experience in every corner of Scotland including all outlying islands, and our dedicated operations, hotel and guiding teams are ready and waiting to welcome visitors in 2022!
Nethy Bridge,
Inverness-shire,
PH25 3EB
More in Moray Tours and Transport
Located in the beautiful Moray Speyside region, our company offers to your FIT and small group clients bespoke private tours, corporate and sport events ground transportation and airport transfers (mainly) to/from Inverness and Aberdeen airports. Covering Moray Speyside, Aberdeenshire and North Highlands areas, our vehicle accommodates up to 8 passengers and we offer a bilingual English/Portuguese driver-guide service – Falamos Português. Contact us to discuss your requirements for transportation and/or bespoke private tours covering whisky distilleries, heritage, and many more.
10 Clifton Road,
Lossiemouth,
Moray,
IV31 6DJ
Links House at Royal Dornoch
Links House is the northernmost Luxury destination in Scotland. Located in the charming and historic town of Dornoch, one hour north of Inverness. Links House offers your clients luxury accommodation, outstanding food and beverage and a splendid mix of Highland experiences and adventures appealing to all age groups and interests. Our thirty seat 2AA rosette restaurant, MARA, showcases the best fresh produce of the Highlands and Scotland. It is open to both guests and non-residents seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Dornoch,
Highlands,
IV25 3LW
Whitebridge Hotel
Whitebridge Hotel is a traditional hunting lodge set amid the monadhliath mountain range where your clients can enjoy a remote, tranquil location. Serving a range of traditional Scottish Fayre, Whitebridge Hotel has an excellent reputation for food. Suited to small/mini buses rather than coaches due to access road and parking facilities. We are happy to arrange entertainment for your clients such as whisky tasting, traditional Scottish nights including food and traditional music.
Whitebridge,
Inverness,
IV2 6UN
Dunrobin Castle & Gardens
Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms. Its the family seat of the Earl of Sutherland and the Clan Sutherland.
Tours of Dunrobin Castle are self guided. This allows your clients to spend as much time as they would like in each room. Our Castle Guides in the main rooms are available to answer questions.
We can also include Birds of prey flying demonstrations during April, May, June, July, August and September.
Onsite we have The Castle Tea Room as well as a Gift Shop as well as ample free parking for coaches
Located 1 mile north of Golspie and just over 1 hour from Inverness. Your clients can also arrive by train as we have our own Railway Station.
Golspie,
Sutherland,
KW10 6SF
Scardroy Homes
We offer a choice of 5 Self catering holidays across Scotland. They range from 1 to 7 bedroom properties on 5 acres of surrounding land. Locations include the Highland City of Inverness, Central Falkirk and Dundee. Each with central locations and ideal for using as a base to explore Scotland. Each property comes well equipped with a good mix of home comfort and personal touches.
93 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3ES
The Cluanie Inn
The Cluanie Inn is situated in the remote wilderness of the picturesque Glen Shiel on the way to the Isle of Skye. This mountain Inn reflects much of the Highland’s unique rustic charm with character-filled rooms that are spacious and cosy. The Inn serves hearty, scrumptious meals and the warm atmosphere of the crackling log fires in the lobby makes you feel right at home.
Inverness-shire,
Highlands,
IV63 7YW
Glen Moray Distillery
Glen Moray is a small authentic distillery in Elgin where your guests can enjoy a friendly and welcoming tour and whisky tasting. We accept 2 coaches a day and have a dedicated coach parking space next to the Visitor Centre. For FIT client groups up to 10pax we can organize bespoke options including private tours and tastings.
35 miles from Inverness, 65 miles from Aberdeen, Glen Moray Visitor Centre has relationships in Elgin with a number of group friendly accommodations/caterers.
Bruceland Road,
Elgin,
Moray,
IV30 1YE
Europcar
Europcar is a global leader in car and van hire. At Europcar you can rent a car or van from over 120 locations in the UK, or from any one of our 3500+ worldwide locations.
With over 70 years of providing mobilty services, you can be sure that whether you are looking for an economy or luxury car for a visit to Inverness or Edinburgh, Europcar will not be beaten on service.
25 Wilton Road, Victoria,
London,
W1V 1LW
London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is one of the UK's leading long-distance train operators with services linking London to North East England and Scotland. Our Azuma trains travel on the East Coast Mainline and are designed to connect our destinations in a more comfortable, faster, and eco-friendly way. Our top destinations include York, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Inverness.
We work closely with the trade and offer several ways to market for our B2B partners including:
• FIT Rates
• Group Rates
• Private Hire
Station Rise,
York,
YO1 6GA
Skye Lodge Dunvegan
Skye Lodge Dunvegan, Isle of Skye enjoys a secluded spot-on Loch Dunvegan. Superb, spacious guest accommodations for groups for 4 – 10 individuals on exclusive use basis to suit. Fully catered, half board or self-catering basis we adjust to suit all needs including bed & breakfast for individual parties. True highland hospitality; local produce; local knowledge is the recipe ensuring your guests experience is not only memorable but remarkable too. Personal service & interactive map that highlights all on our doorstep.
3-hour driving distance from Inverness and 5-hour drive from Glasgow & Edinburgh.
Mill Road,
Dunvegan,
Isle of Skye,
IV55 8GU
Embo House
Originally a castle of the Clan Gordon, 5* Embo House, stands in 8 acres, overlooking the sea, and next to Royal Dornoch. Located just an hour from Inverness airport by car, the mansion sleeps 8-16 in eight luxurious, double, en-suite bedrooms – 7 with a sea view. Reception rooms are generous and include a grand dining room, a whisky bar/games room, and a wood-panelled library. Outside, there is a large hot-tub & golf practice pitching area, amongst other entertainments. Fine Highland food and hospitality offered via catering and housekeeping options. Should your clients wish, they can arrive by helicopter, landing on the front lawn, or by private light plane, landing at Dornoch airstrip.
Dornoch,
Sutherland,
IV25 3PP
Sgùrr Tours
Your clients can enjoy a Highland tour in absolute luxury in an 8 seater V Class Mercedes-Benz,
Complimentary cold soft drinks throughout the trip from the onboard 12v cool box, on board wifi
connection, self rear controlled AC in the vehicle. As a Sgitheanach (Skye Person) ) at heart and
experienced tour guide, I have a vast knowledge of the Highlands, especially the west coast, and am
intimately familiar with both the main roads and backroads of the Highlands, which enables me to
customise tours to match my clients’ interests.
Inverness,
IV2 6GD
Deepscan Cruises
Join an intimate one-hour cruise on Loch Ness for up to 12 guests revealing the splendour of the area and the past 40 years of scientific research into the most famous Loch in the world.
Cruises depart daily from The Loch Ness Centre on an hourly basis. Available from April until October.
Group benefits include free car and coach parking on-site, group rates, a free familiarisation visit and much more.
Drumnadrochit,
Inverness,
IV3 6TU
The Loch Ness Centre
Reopened Spring 2023 following a major refurbishment.
Our unique one-hour tour offers a truly immersive experience, allowing you to become part of the story as you delve deeper into the real stories of Loch Ness. Walk through 500 million years of history and explore the myths, mysteries and scientific research surrounding the Loch Ness Monster.
Group benefits include a free car and coach parking on-site, group rates, a free familiarisation visit and much more.
Drumnadrochit,
Inverness,
IV3 6TU
42 Cycling
We can arrange for your clients to cycle with other like-minded industry partners, making connections and strengthening relationships. We can facilitate guided, professional cycling tours on both mountain and road bikes across the Highlands, visiting a number of key destinations to create an unforgettable experience. Our cycling tours can be created bespoke for your clients as well as organising and assisting with transport links, meals , accommodation, support vehicles & equipment hire/transport creating a flawless hospitality experience for your clients.
Inverness,
Highlands,
IV2 6BJ
Lochardil House Hotel
The 28 room, 4 star hotel is set on tranquil gardens. Your guests will benefit from the perfect setting for romantic walks, taking a picnic or watching wildlife. The glass conservatory restaurant, with views of the garden, offer the perfect setting for dining during their stay. We are situated slightly out of the hustle and bustle of the centre which allows for an uninterrupted night’s sleep. Just 1.5 miles away from the centre which takes less than 10 minutes to drive or 30 minutes to walk through a scenic path.
The hotel offers free onsite parking and wifi.
Inverness,
Highlands,
IV2 4LF
Scot Mountain Holidays
Scot Mountain Holidays offers lodge based all inclusive small group walking holidays across the Highlands and Islands. Guests are either accommodated at our family home, Fraoch Lodge in the Cairngorms National Park or a suitably located Lodge for further afield trips. Our trips vary from hard-core winter hiking and camping adventures to easy grade summer walking holidays. Our newest product is our Highland Wilderness Glamping Trips (pictured). They bring together the traditional role of the Highland Pony with the recent development in heavier but more luxurious camping equipment. Hiking with ponies by day, hot tipi wild camping by night!
Deshar Road, Bot of Garten,
Inverness-shire,
PH24 3NB
Tour Skye
At Tour Skye we offer 1-day and multi-day trips, as well as bespoke private tours of Scotland, operating with a fleet of 9 to 16-seat vehicles. Our team of tour guides and professional Green Badge guides are hand-picked for their knowledge and passion for the Scottish history, nature and heritage.
We have several tours starting from Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as shore excursions, and a wide range of tour itineraries and duration, to cater for everyone.
Somerled Sq,
Portree,
Isle of Skye,
IV51 9EH